Ethnomathematics: Plane Figure and Philosophy In Lampung Batik

Abstrak

Mathematics is very closely related to everyday life, including the culture inherent in society. Mathematics with cultural nuances or called ethnomathematics will make a very large contribution to learning mathematics. This study aims to explore the concept of plane figure and philosophy in Batik Lampung. This research is included in ethnographic research. The research data was collected through observation, literature study, and interviews with practitioners, namely Lampung Batik craftsmen and Lampung traditional elders to understand the history and philosophical values ​​of each Lampung Batik motif. The results from this study indicate that there are plane figures in the Lampung Batik motif, namely square, rectangle, triangle, circle, parallelogram, trapezoid, rhombus and kite. In addition, each Lampung batik motif has its own philosophy and is related to the history of the Lampung Batik motif.